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Pope Francis
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for people with disabilities. “People with disabilities are among the most fragile among us,” Pope Francis said in a video released Nov. 28. “Some of them suffer rejection, rooted in either ignorance or prejudice, which then marginalizes them,” he added. The Holy Father urged civil institutions […]
Columnists
By Russell Shaw
Leveling hierarchical distinctions in the church without removing them entirely has emerged as a principal objective of Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality. That is perhaps the chief conclusion to be drawn from the first session of the Synod, which took place October 4-29 at the Vatican. The second, and presumably last, session will be held […]
Global
Vatican workers unwrapped a Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican early Nov. 23. They used a crane to hoist the Christmas tree into place. The 90-foot tree from the Maira Valley near Turin, Italy, will be lighted Dec. 9. After Christmas, the wood will be made into toys and donated to Caritas, […]
Art
By Ashleigh Kassock
Potters, carpenters, metal workers and artisans everywhere have worked hard all year to be ready for this season of giving and now it finally has arrived. Busy as it may be, there is beauty and grace to be found in the act of creating. Lawton Clites, the owner of Bad Truck Pottery in Fredericksburg, throws […]
Local
By Diana Sims Snider
For years, Father Kevin B. Walsh worked with diocesan Catholic Charities to serve hungry people. Once a month, the St. Lucy Food Project would drop off a truck at Precious Blood Church in Culpeper, where he is pastor. Parishioners would fill the truck with nonperishable food and send it back to the St. Lucy warehouse […]
Parishes
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge will celebrate Mass Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church in Woodstock as the parish commemorates its 50th anniversary. After Mass, Bishop Burbidge will bless the newly renovated Hanley Hall, located next to the church. A community reception featuring ham, chicken, potatoes and other side dishes will follow […]
Local
Gil Irwin, founder and president of Medical Missionaries, was awarded the 2023 Bishop Paul S. Loverde Missionary Award for Selfless Service last month by Commissioned by Christ at their annual benefit at St. Luke Church in McLean. Medical Missionaries is a nonprofit serving the poor worldwide with medical aid and other services. Many diocesan priests […]
Schools
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Potomac Shores was awarded the Purple Star designation for 2023-24, recognizing the school’s commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families. John Paul the Great is the only diocesan high school to receive the designation. The school announced the news after Mass Nov. […]
Local
By Ashleigh Kassock
Laughter and smiles flowed freely through the hall and grounds of St. Anthony of Padua Church in King George Nov. 11. The third annual All Saints Barrel Blessing event for St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and the St. Anthony of Padua Mission drew a crowd of more than 200 making it their biggest parish fundraiser […]
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